For the first time in Apple's history, the new iPhone might face a delay

In a departure from the norm, Apple is reportedly shifting its usual iPhone launch schedule this year. Instead of the traditional September unveiling, the tech giant is expected to push back the debut of its iPhone 15 series to October. This move comes as a surprise as Apple has maintained consistency with its launch timing even amid pandemic-related challenges.

September has traditionally been significant for Apple, the month when most of its iPhones, including the recent iPhone 14 series, have seen the light of the day. However, recent intel from Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan suggests a potential deviation from this pattern. According to Mohan, the release of the iPhone 15 series could be delayed by a few weeks due to supply chain complications, possibly impacting Apple's third-quarter revenue.

For the first time in Apple's history, the new iPhone might face a delay

Analysts like Mohan are professionals who gather, interpret, and apply data to predict outcomes, provide recommendations, and solve problems. Their predictions might not always pan out, and there have been instances in the past where assumptions made about Apple and other tech companies didn't materialize. However, it's also worth noting that many such predictions have proven accurate.

Mohan anticipates Apple's third-quarter revenue to fall short of expectations, settling at $87.1 billion compared to the projected $91.6 billion by other market analysts. He also predicts a sales volume of 48 million iPhone units in the September quarter, which is below the general consensus of 51 million. He attributes the likely delay in the iPhone 15 launch primarily to "supply chain problems" without going into specifics.

If the iPhone 15 indeed launches in October, it would mark Apple's first delay of its flagship iPhone lineup since the 2017 iPhone X, which was postponed due to production issues. Whether the iPhone 15 will face a similar delay remains to be seen, but Mohan's report signals possible concerns within Apple about the impending launch.

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